Project Manager - Construction Management

Introduction The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. GRADE 18 LOCATION OF POSITION DCCFM Capital Construction Reisterstown Plaza Office Complex 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, Maryland 21215 Eastern Correctional Institution 30420 Revells Neck Rd Westover, MD 21890 Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown 18601 Roxbury Rd Hagerstown, MD 21746 Jessup Correctional Institution 7805 House of Correction Road Jessup, Maryland 20794 Youth Detention Center 926 Greenmount Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21502 Main Purpose of Job We are seeking an experienced, Administrator III (Project Manager) to oversee large-scale operations, maintenance, life-cycle replacements, facility restorations, and capital construction across our institutional infrastructure. This leadership role directs agency engineers, architects, and external contractors. You will ensure that high-security facility upgrades, system modernizations, and structural expansions are delivered on time, within budget, and in absolute compliance with both strict correctional security protocols and building codes. The Project Manager is responsible for the operations and maintenance (O&M), life-cycle replacements, facility restorations and modernizations, grounds maintenance, utility services, energy management, security and fire and emergency services for all DPSCS Correctional Institution Facilities. This includes oversight of operations that include, but not limited to DGS Capital Construction and Capital Maintenance and as needed with maintenance projects. POSITION DUTIES Ensures staff complies with agency policy and procedures, State and Federal regulations and laws. Develops comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Ensures all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations and safety standards. Manages and plans the work of Agency Engineers/Architects engaged as needed in planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring agency Construction Projects, operating maintenance, and system services from the program approval through design and post construction phases. Identifies and manages potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions. Attends project design review, pre-bid conferences, pre-construction meetings, construction meetings, and postconstruction meetings to resolve technical requirements. Ensures compliance with agency needs, specifications, objectives, project programs, design standards, contract specifications, applicable building codes, and sound engineering practices. Prepares and reviews comments of agency projects during all phases of planning, construction, and competition. Coaches and mentors Correctional Maintenance staff. Ensures staff receive appropriate level of training and receives adequate training from Vendor as applicable. Reviews schematic and design document of agency projects developed by engineering or architectural consultants for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all applicable building codes, standards, and agency program statements and requirements. Approves bidding documents, evaluation of bids, selection of contractors, proposed change order authorizations, time extensions, and payments for agency projects. Serves as agency liaison to the Engineers/ Architects. Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications. Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, and other external stakeholders. Ensures all work is completed to the highest quality standards. Conducts regular site inspections and audits. Addresses any quality issues promptly and effectively. Identifies potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master\'s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. Demonstrated expertise in project controls, including technical budgeting, rigorous schedule management, and proactive risk assessment. Comprehensive knowledge of the capital project lifecycle, from initial scope development to final close-out. Proven experience managing engineering deliverables, quality assurance standards, and diverse stakeholder expectations. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator\'s license valid in the State of Maryland. SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. This experience must be reflected in the employment application under work experience as well to receive credit for the experience. BENEFITS As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed or faxed. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or Jodee Maldonado View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State\'s diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr